November KRES-NL Newsletter
Chee and David are members of the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers which provide a variety of formats to share the ways of the Wampanoag people. Each presentation is an educational program that includes song, dance and teachings about the virtues of humility, respect, identity and self-care.
The Red Hawk Singers and Dancers’ mission statement reads: “We want the world to hear our trials and tribulations. To be indigenous is to be one with Mother Earth; to give before we take. We believe one of our greatest virtues is humility, the way of listening before we speak and always remembering that knowledge is our power. Vast knowledge of our history and culture amazes and inspires. Our ways of cleansing the Mind, Body, and Soul are inspirational.
Thank you to Nicole Densmore for organizing this experience for our students!
Red Hawks 1
Red Hawks 2
Red Hawks 3
Underpass Art Revitalized!
The Visual Arts team at Kearsarge would like to repaint the murals beneath I89 off exit 10. You have probably noticed the murals are pretty faded and chipped. Our solution is to open up design entries to ALL Kearsarge students Pre-K through 12th grade and have representation from our seven towns. The theme is "traditions in our community". What traditions and community events are unique and special to each of our towns.
I will be handing out flyers in art class and also asking administration/PTO to post information, but I was wondering if you might be able to help spread the word as well. Entries are due back to me by October 31st and can be on a horizontal piece of printer paper (8.5x11). Just an fyi, elementary students are encouraged to submit designs, but the HS students will be painting their designs under I89.
KRES-NL PTO
What a great start to the school year! Than you to everyone who support the KRES-NL school through the PTO. KRES-NL PTO Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM, also in the library. All are welcome so please join us if you are interested in joining the PTO, or reach out to kresnewlondonpto@gmail.com for more information. Please click the link below to see the PTO newsletter.
PTO Parent Survey: We Want To Hear from You
Dear Kearsarge New London Elementary School Families,
The PTO exists to support our students, teachers, and school community by creating opportunities, enriching our children's educational experiences, and helping make our school an even better place to learn and grow. We are proud of what our school community has accomplished, but we need to be honest about where we are today.
PTO participation and volunteerism have declined, and we are struggling to maintain the level of support and programming we want to provide for our students and teachers. Our events, activities, fundraising efforts, and teacher support initiatives depend on family involvement. With fewer parents participating and volunteering, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain these efforts. Without additional support, we may need to reduce or scale back some of the opportunities and programs we have historically offered our school community.
Before making decisions about the future of our PTO, we want to better understand why participation has declined and what we can do differently. We recognize that every family has different schedules, responsibilities, priorities, and capacities to contribute. We want to understand what makes participation difficult, what opportunities would be more accessible, how we can improve communication, and whether there are concerns or barriers that we may not fully understand. We also want to hear your ideas for how the PTO can better serve our families, students, and teachers.
This is not simply a request for more volunteers. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of our PTO. Whether you have been actively involved for years, have volunteered occasionally, or have never participated, your perspective matters.
You do not need to commit to volunteering or joining the PTO to complete this anonymous survey. We want honest feedback from all families, including those who may feel disconnected or unsure how to get involved. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the link or QR code below. Your feedback will help us identify what is working, what needs to change, and how we can build a more welcoming, sustainable, and inclusive PTO that reflects the needs of our school community.
Our goal is to continue providing meaningful opportunities and support for our students and teachers, but we cannot do it alone. A strong school community requires shared effort, fresh perspectives, and a willingness to work together. We hope this survey will be the first step toward understanding how we can move forward together.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for all the ways you support our children and our school.
With appreciation,
Kearsarge New London Elementary School PTO
